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Madison wants to take over parts of Highway 151 that run through city

50 min 28 sec ago
Madison and state transportation officials are preparing a deal to transfer control of portions of Highway 151 to the city, giving Madison more authority over key roads and more financial responsibility for maintaining them.

High-speed internet for all Wisconsinites may be just years away

55 min 28 sec ago
About 200,000 Wisconsin homes and businesses currently do not have access to today’s standard of high-speed broadband. Officials plan to use federal and state funds to fill the gap.

Meal delivery to Dane County moms part of new study on diabetes prevention

1 hour 28 sec ago
Starting this year, some new mothers in Dane County will receive daily meal deliveries for a new study on diabetes prevention through Public Health Madison & Dane County.

Late-night Pakistani joint Madistan set to close after landlord declines to renew lease

1 hour 5 min ago
One of downtown Madison's late-night staples, Madistan Pakistani Indian Restaurant, is set to close in late August or early September after the building's new owners declined to renew the restaurant's lease.

Kohl's leans on AI and influencers for back-to-school sales

1 hour 10 min ago
Kohl’s is hoping the campaign, titled “We Are So Back (to school)” puts Kohl’s front of mind with parents as they seek new clothes and school supplies for their kids.

Cattle reported stolen from central Wisconsin farm

1 hour 15 min ago
Twenty 800-pound steers were stolen from a farm near Stratford, west of Wausau in central Wisconsin, and the farm is looking for help locating the livestock.

Firefighters save 80 calves from burning truck in Outagamie County

1 hour 35 min ago
Firefighters saved over 80 calves from a burning pickup truck in Outagamie County on Friday, according to a release from the Vandenbroek Kaukauna Fire Department.

Don't call Wisconsin’s young people lazy, make life affordable for them | Jason Church

1 hour 55 min ago
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt recently went on national television and called Gen Z and younger Americans lazy, raised with “silver spoons” and joked that the cure was to “send them to Iran.”

Inside new AD Shawn Eichorst's first stint in Wisconsin athletics

2 hours 10 min ago
New Wisconsin athletic director Shawn Eichorst was a senior administrator in the department from 2006 to 2011. Here's what he was involved in and what others remember about his presence.

3 burning questions for the Brewers as All-Star break arrives

3 hours 28 sec ago
Milwaukee finished the first portion of the season with a record of 59-37. Here's where things stand ahead of a few days off for the MLB All-Star Game.

What grades did the Brewers get for first-round pick Trey Ebel?

3 hours 45 min ago
The Milwaukee Brewers have often done as well as any team when it comes to draft value.

Finishing with a flourish, Brewers wrap up draft picking CC Sabathia's son

3 hours 50 min ago
Carsten Sabathia III was about kindergarten age when his father, CC, was pitching himself into Milwaukee Brewers franchise lore.

Heat advisory likely as hot, humid weather takes hold in Madison

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 6:55pm
The hottest conditions should come between noon and 7 p.m., with some relief after 8 p.m.

Vote for your favorites in the Madison People's Choice awards

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 6:00pm
Do you have a favorite restaurant? Do you love your doctor or hair stylist?

This one thing is clear for the Brewers after brutal sweep in Pittsburgh

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 4:57pm
The Brewers just completed their best first half in franchise history, but there’s still no sugar coating it: They got their brakes beat off this weekend in Pittsburgh.

Brewers sputter to loss at Pittsburgh in final game before All-Star break

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 2:53pm
Milwaukee allowed 10 runs in the fourth inning and ended up swept in a three-game series against the Pirates over the weekend.

Lifelong Learner: How to change careers later in life

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 2:00pm
Whether by choice or necessity, more workers are making career moves in their 30s, 40s and 50s.

Brewers prospect takes center stage at MLB All-Star Weekend

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 11:27am
Jesús Made is known by many as Major League Baseball's top prospect. He's one of two Brewers prospects at this year's Futures Game.

Wisconsin Originals: Craig Culver served up Midwestern classics to the nation

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 11:10am
What started with a single store along Sauk City’s main drag has become a national company with more than 1,000 locations in 26 states.

Brewers acquire infielder from Astros to bolster depth

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 11:03am
Braden Shewmake faced a tall task with a team vying for playoff position as soon as he arrived in the Milwaukee locker room.

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